Shure SLX-D User Manual

SLX-D

Wireless System

Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless system guide. Includes how to set up receiver, check sound and gain, and see groups and channels.

Version: 6.1 (2024-J)

SLX-D Wireless System

Overview

SLX-D Digital Wireless delivers clear audio and stable RF performance with easy setup and rechargeability options. SLX-D is

built to handle a wide range of applications, from day-long conferences to nighttime performances.

Automatic channel scan and IR sync are even easier with a guided setup feature programmed into each SLXD wireless re

ceiver. Manage multiple-system group scans and firmware updates with third-party setup and control via Ethernet. Operate up

to 32 compatible systems per 44 MHz band for up to 8 hours from 2 AA batteries, or add Shure SB903 rechargeable batteries

and charger accessories. SLXD provides >118 dB dynamic range and stable, efficient RF transmission for a selection of hand

held, lavalier and headset microphones.

Features

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Transparent 24-bit digital audio

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Extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range (microphone dependent)

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118 dB dynamic range

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Digital predictive switching diversity

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44 MHz tuning bandwidth (region dependent)

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32 available channels per frequency band (region dependent)

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Up to 10 compatible systems per 6MHz TV band; 12 systems per 8 MHz band

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Easy pairing of transmitters and receivers over IR scan and sync

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Automatic channel scan

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Link multiple receivers for group scan and firmware updates via Ethernet port

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Compatible with Shure Wireless Workbench control software

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Remote monitoring and control via ShurePlus Channels app

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Third-party setup and control via Ethernet

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Elegant and easy-to-use interface with high-contrast LCD menu

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Guided setup mode installed in each SLX-D receiver

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Transmitters use 2 AA batteries or Shure SB903 rechargeable battery

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System configurations include handheld transmitters with interchangeable microphone capsules, bodypacks with a range

of lavalier, headset and instrument microphones and single and dual rack-mountable receivers.

System Components

Your SLX-D system is available in multiple configurations of transmitters, receivers, and microphones to meet your specific

needs. For a full list of available system configurations, visit shure.com or contact your local sales rep.

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SLXD4 / SLXD4D Receiver

①

Rack mounting hardware

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②

¼-wave antennas (2)

③

Power supply

④

1.5V AA batteries (2)

⑤

SLXD4 or SLXD4D receiver

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SLXD4 Hardware Callouts

① Sync LED

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Flashing: IR sync mode is enabled

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Solid: Receiver and transmitter aligned for IR sync

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② IR port

Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters.

③ Display

Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings.

④ Sync button

Press to activate IR sync.

⑤ Exit button

Press to cancel and exit the current operation.

⑥ Control knob

Change menu parameters. Push knob to confirm changes.

⑦ Power button

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Powers receiver on or off.

⑧ Power supply port

Connection point for DC power supply.

⑨ Ethernet port

For network connection.

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Amber LED (network speed):

off = 10 Mbps, on = 100 Mbps

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Green LED (network status):

off = no network link, on = network link active

flashing = rate corresponds to traffic volume

⑩ XLR audio output

Balanced (1: ground, 2: audio +, 3: audio - )

⑪ 1/4" instrument/auxiliary output

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Impedance Balanced (Tip: audio+, Ring: audio-, Sleeve: ground)

⑫ Antenna connectors

BNC connector for receiver antennas.

SLXD4 Setup

1.

Attach the included antennas to the back of the receiver.

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2.

Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source.

3.

Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer.

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4. Press the power button on the receiver. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level

as appropriate.

SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver

①

SLXD5 portable receiver

②

Locking 3.5mm-to-XLR cable (18")

③

Locking 3.5mm audio extender cable (16")

④

1.5V AA batteries (2)

⑤

Standard ¼" thread non-conductive camera shoe adapter

Note: Use this adapter to prevent ground loop noise

⑥

Zippered vinyl bag (black)

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SLXD5 Hardware Callouts

① Antennas

Dual integrated ¼-wave receiver antennas

② ⅛" (3.5mm) camera audio output

Balanced (Mono) and Dual Mono output modes available

③ Power switch

Powers receiver on or off.

④ ⅛" (3.5mm) headphone output

Headphone monitoring output

⑤ RF LED

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Blue: Receiving RF signal from a paired Shure SLX-D transmitter

⑥ Power LED

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Green: Ready for use

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Red: Low battery

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Yellow:

Flashing = Charging

Solid = Error, or unit is powered by external power source

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⑦ Enter button

Press to confirm the current selection.

⑧ Exit button

Press to cancel and exit the current operation.

⑨ Display

Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings.

⑩ Up/down buttons

Change menu parameters. Can be set as volume controls in the Device > Buttons Control menu.

⑪ Battery door latch

Push up to access battery compartment.

⑫ IR Window

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Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters. Send frequency lists to other portable receivers

using multi-mic mode.

⑬ Sync button

Press to activate IR sync.

⑭ Belt clip mounting holes

Insert belt clip prongs to attach; push clip towards front panel to remove.

⑮ Tripod connector

Standard ¼" internally threaded connector for included non-conductive camera shoe adapter, or tripod mounting.

⑯ USB-C port

Connect USB-C cable to power on, charge, and update firmware.

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SLXD5 Setup

1.

With the power switch in the O (off) position, insert the battery or connect the USB-C port on the bottom to a suitable

power source.

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2. Connect the audio output to a camera or recorder.

Note: Set the Audio Out to Dual Mono for 3.5mm devices, or to Balanced (Mono) for XLR devices in the receiver menu.

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3. Turn on the power by pushing the switch to the I (on) position. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or

instrument (line) level as appropriate.

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Navigating the Receiver Menus

The receiver has a main menu for setup and configuration and an advanced menu to access additional receiver functions. Use

the control knob to navigate menu screens and confirm selections; use the exit button to return to the previous level.

SLXD4 Menus and Configuration

Push the control knob button to access the menu, and rotate to advance to the next menu screen.

1.1 Guided Fre-

quency Setup

1.2 Group Scan

1. Frequency Setup

1.3 Channel Scan

1.4 Manual Fre-

quency Setup

Stepbystep instructions to initialize a new system, or to add a re

ceiver to an existing system

Receiver automatically scans for the best available group, if applic

able.

Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in

single-group bands as in bands that support multiple groups.

Receiver automatically scans for available channels within the se

lected group

Manually tune the receiver to a desired frequency

2. Channel Name Customize the channel name

3. Gain Monitor audio levels and adjust the receiver gain

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4. Mic/Line Level Switch between output levels

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5.1 Device Lock

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Unlock: Receiver is unlocked

Lock Menu: Receiver settings are locked

Lock Menu & Power: Receiver settings and power button are

locked

5.2 Network Con-

figuration

5.3 Controller Ac-

cess

5. Advanced Settings

6. Help Provides a link to additional materials (http://help.shure.com/slxd4)

5.4 Transmitter

Preset

5.5 Device Preset Save current receiver settings or restore last saved settings

5.6 Factory Reset Restores all settings to factory defaults following a system reboot

5.7 Transmitter

Firmware

5.8 About Displays firmware version and serial number

Switch between automatic and manual IP addressing

Block or allow third-party control access

Apply and sync transmitter presets

Update transmitter firmware using IR sync

SLXD5 Menus and Configuration

From the home screen, press Enter to see your menu options. Use the arrow keys to cycle through options, push Enter to con

firm your selection, or press Exit to return to the previous screen.

Channel Scan

Arrow keys change the selected group as needed, Enter automatically scans for avail

able channels within the selected group

Frequency

Group Scan

Receiver automatically scans for the group with the most available channels, if applica

ble. Arrow keys change the group as needed, Enter accepts the selected group.

Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in single-group bands as in bands

that support multiple groups.

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Manual Setup

Manually tune the receiver to a desired frequency

Audio Out

Select Balanced (Mono) for XLR devices, or Dual Mono for 3.5mm devices, and adjust

gain

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Audio Out

Headphone

Adjust headphone gain

Mic/Line

Switch between output levels

Channel Name Customize the channel name

Device Lock

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Unlock: Receiver is unlocked

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Menu Only: Receiver settings are locked

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Menu & Power: Receiver settings and power button are locked

Device Preset

Save current receiver settings or restore last saved settings

Battery

To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the installed AA bat

tery type.

Device

Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed.

Buttons Control

Determine the function of the up/down buttons from the home screen:

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Audio Out: Change audio output gain

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Headphone: Change headphone volume

Display

Set the OLED display timeout

Tone Generator

Turn the continuous test tone on or off, and set volume in dB

Factory Reset

Restores all settings to factory defaults following a system reboot

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TX (Transmitter Settings)

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About

Displays firmware version and serial number

Tx Presets

Apply and sync transmitter presets:

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Mic Offsets: Match audio levels between transmitters used in a combo system. Range is

0 to 21 dB (3 dB increments).

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SLXD3 Pad/Boost: Adjust the pad to avoid overloading the audio input or add a boost to

low-output sources:

12 dB: Use with high output sources, such as line levels and pointtopoint applications.

Off (default): Use with typical microphones.

+12 dB: Use with low output sources.

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RF Power: Select an RF power setting:

HH/BP:

Low = 1 mW

High = 10 mW

No change

SLXD3 PO:

Low = 1 mW

Normal = 10 mW

High = 30 mW

No change

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Auto Lock: Turn the transmitter auto lock On or Off

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Lock Type: Determine auto lock behavior:

Menu Only: Locks the menu to prevent transmitter settings from being changed

Menu & Power: Locks the menu and disables the power switch

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Battery Type: To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the in

stalled AA battery type.

Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed

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High Pass: Turn the high pass filter On or Off

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Phantom: Adds phantom power for condenser microphones (SLXD3 only). Select +12V

or +48V as required by the microphone.

Tx Firmware

Update transmitter firmware using IR sync

Tx Factory Reset

Reboots the transmitter and restores all settings to factory defaults

Multi-Mic Mode Enter Mode/List

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Enters Multi-Mic Mode and displays the existing list

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Select a list item and press Enter to rename, set gain, or delete that item

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Press the Sync button to IR sync the selected frequency to a transmitter

Create List

Initiates a group scan to determine available frequencies, creates a new list from those

frequencies

Share List

Copy the existing Multi-Mic Mode list to another SLXD5 using IR sync

Delete List

Clears all list items

Help Provides a QR code link to additional materials

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SLX-D Transmitters

①

SLXD1 bodypack (BP) transmitter

②

SLXD2 handheld (HH) transmitter

③

SLXD3 plug-on (PO) transmitter

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Transmitters

① Power LED

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Green = Unit is powered on

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Red = Low battery

② On/off switch

Powers the transmitter on or off.

③ Display

View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the display.

④ IR port

Align with the receiver IR port during an IR sync for automated transmitter programming.

⑤ Menu navigation buttons

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menu = Use to navigate between menu screens.

enter = Press to confirm and save parameter changes.

⑥ Battery compartment

Requires 2 AA batteries or a Shure SB903 rechargeable battery.

⑦ Battery cover

Protects battery compartment during use.

⑧ Bodypack antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑨ Handheld integrated antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑩ Microphone cartridge

Interchangeable with a variety of Shure cartridges.

⑪ TA4M input port

Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable.

⑫ Locking XLR connector

Connection point for wired microphones, cables, and boom poles, among other things. To release the XLR connector, turn the

ring counterclockwise and push in.

⑬ Microphone LED

Indicates audio input from connected microphone, regardless of receiver status.

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Shure SLX-D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

SLX-D Wireless System

Overview

Features

System Components

SLXD4 / SLXD4D Receiver

SLXD4 Hardware Callouts

SLXD4 Setup

SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver

SLXD5 Hardware Callouts

SLXD5 Setup

Navigating the Receiver Menus

SLXD4 Menus and Configuration

SLXD5 Menus and Configuration

SLX-D Transmitters

Transmitters